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What battle is Henry V famous for winning in 1415?

  • Battle of Bosworth

  • Battle of Trafalgar

  • Battle of Agincourt

  • Battle of Hastings

Answer

The Battle of Agincourt, fought on October 25, 1415, is renowned as a major victory for King Henry V of England against the larger French army. Despite being outnumbered, Henry's strategic leadership and the use of the longbow by his English archers proved decisive. This significant triumph in the Hundred Years' War bolstered English claims to French territory and solidified Henry's power.
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